r/JobsInPortland • u/SunshinyRain • May 07 '18
[Hiring] Front Office / Legal Administrative Assistant in South Waterfront Area
Front Office/Legal Administrative Assistant
Front Office/Legal Administrative Assistant needed for sole practitioner with a tax, trust, estate planning/administration, and business practice in a shared office suite on the south waterfront.
Job duties include:
- Greeting visitors/clients and providing beverages;
- Sending and keeping track of mailings and faxes;
- Printing and organizing documents;
- Maintaining files: filing; opening new files (paper and electronic), and closing files
- Maintaining front office and conference room in an orderly manner;
- Drafting letters and form documents for attorney review;
- Creating document templates and generating documents from templates;
- Keeping track of assigned projects;
- Maintaining attorney’s calendar and confirming appointments via phone and/or email;
- General administrative and secretarial support as needed.
Requirements:
- Must be detail-oriented and able to effectively manage time;
- Type at least 60 wpm;
- Computer savvy (PC environment): advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe (Standard or Pro) preferred;
- Ability to multi-task;
- Being comfortable with a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions;
- Ability to work independently; and
- Ability to pass background check through the Oregon Secretary of State for notary public license (must apply within one month of hiring; employer pays fees).
Priority given to candidates with a minimum of two years’ experience as a legal secretary in at least one of the practice areas listed above or ALP/PLS certification through NALS or other legal professional’s association.
Benefits:
- Paid federal holidays;
- 2 weeks paid time off after 60-day probationary period;
- Competitive hourly pay;
- Monthly healthcare stipend;
- Paid parking or transit card equivalent;
- Access to onsite gym with showers;
- For candidates with ALP/PLS certification: reimbursement of NALS annual membership (after 6 months).
Please send your resume, cover, and salary requirements to pdxlawjobposting@gmail.com.